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There are 7 ways to get from Effingham to Galena by bus, car, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, drive via Chicago

    best
    1. Take the bus from Effingham to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Drive from Northern Lights at Epic Staff C to Galenacar car
    11h 5m
    $74–140

  2. Drive 293.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Effingham to Galenacar car 293.1 mi
    6h 36m
    $54–78

  3. Train, bus, drive via Milwaukee

    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    4. Drive from Northern Lights at Epic Staff C to Galenacar car
    11h 55m
    $122–232

  4. Train, fly to Quad City International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ORD - MLI
    3. Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Galenacar car
    8h 46m
    $120–420

  5. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Water & Chicago - Circle Kbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    3. Drive from Northern Lights at Epic Staff C to Galenacar car
    11h 22m
    $95–216

  6. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Drive from Northern Lights at Epic Staff C to Galenacar car
    11h 29m
    $107–209

  7. Train, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, drive

    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane ORD - MSN
    3. Drive from Madison-Airport-MSN to Galenacar car
    9h 2m
    $130–531

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights

Calendar99Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 458.5 mi
  • Duration: 11h 5m

What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and Galena, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Effingham to Galena. However, you can take the bus to Chicago Bus Station, walk to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, take the bus to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, walk to University at East Campus, take the bus to Northern Lights at Epic Staff C, then drive to Galena. Alternatively, you can take a train from Effingham Station to Galena via Chicago Union Station, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak, Madison, WI-Lake St., University at East Campus, and Northern Lights at Epic Staff C in around 11h 55m.

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